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Recipe For Broccoli Farfalline

Today, my heart split in two. Since moving to Gordons Bay in 2001 I have never once considered Johannesburg as being far away. We live in an instant society – we can pick up a telephone, and speak to someone straight away, or use skype and actually see them. We can IM, SMS, BBM or whatsapp someone and they will get the message straight away. But, despite this, Johannesburg is still 4 hours away and the cost of an airplane ticket. I would not begrudge the expense to go up to Johannesburg but the timing is not right for me. Part of me wishes I could split in 2 and be in Johannesburg right now, while still being here in Gordons Bay where I too am needed. This hurts and tugs and pulls me in all sorts of directions. My virtual hugs, and Ethernet love will have to suffice for now.

Often during the week, pasta dishes are created as a way of using what is in my fridge. The food is made with love which is what counts. When I opened my fridge for inspiration I saw a whole head of broccoli that I had purchased from a farmer’s market. This sounded like the perfect place to start supper.

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Tandy is passionate about using regional, seasonable and sustainable produce when she cooks. She lives in Gordons Bay in a cottage with her husband and three dogs. Tandy and Dave are busy building a house which is an adventure all in itself. Each year they visit a new place to experience the food of the area and you can follow along on their adventures.

Mmm, that sounds like a warming, hearty and filling meal–perfect for a day of not-so-positive emotions. As much as technology helps, it’s still not the same as being able to see people in person or be somewhere else. I’m sorry you can’t be everywhere you’d like 🙁

Oh, I so know how you feel Tandy. I’ve lived away from my family and friends for quite some time. My trip home last weekend was just too short! I can’t just hop on a plane and visit as often as I’d like and it had been years since I was there. Yes, there are many ways to connect but that human contact is what I miss!

Oh, I so know how you feel. I’ve been away from my family and friends for quite awhile now and my trip back home last weekend was way too short! Yes, we can keep in touch with others thru many ways but that human closeness is what I really miss.

I have all of these things in the kitchen as we speak, broccoli of which needs to be cooked today! I want to try this, have you ever pre made the mixture and baked them later? Do you think that would work out? It’s hard feeling like you need to be in two places at once but sometimes it’s better to not beat yourself up and know that you are doing all you can (and as women that tends to be a lot)!

For sure you can premake this and bake later – I do that often if we are going out before dinner. Please let me know how it works out. I know I can only be in one place at the moment – but I have a friend who is hurting and I would love to give her a big hug 🙂

Sometimes this “instant” world we live in lets us know it’s not quite the same thing as being there. Good thing there’s pasta to comfort us 😉 The dish sounds lovely and all I’m missing is the broccoli. Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights

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Hi, I am Tandy, the face behind Lavender and Lime

I live in a cottage in Gordons Bay with my husband and our dogs. We are busy building our own house in between travelling overseas and running our own businesses. Click on the image to read more about me.